Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has appointed Damian Mathews as its Chief Financial Officer. Mathews is the current Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the company’s Board of Directors.
He will replace Dan Marks, effective April 2.
Mathews has a joint honors undergraduate degree in Economics and Politics from the University of Bristol in the UK and brings more than two decades of executive experience to his new position. Between 1994 and 2009, he has served in various capacities at ABN Amro, Royal Bank of Scotland, Credit Suisse First Boston and KPMG.
Prior to his work with EEG, Mathews functioned as Qatar and Abu Dhabi Investment Company’s CFO from 2014 to 2020 and held senior management positions with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia Group.
Esports Entertainment CEO Grant Johnson said: “Damian Mathews brings more than 25 years of global experience, working across banking, private equity and real estate. Damian has been a valuable part of the company’s board since 2020 and we’re confident Damian’s expertise and leadership will make him a critical partner as we execute on our strategic and financial plan for this year and beyond.”
“I am delighted to accept the appointment as EEG’s Chief Financial Officer,” said Mathews. “The company has grown rapidly and has immense ambition in the exciting industry of esports. 2022 will be a pivotal and exciting time as we aim to continue to grab market share and develop and enhance our products to drive strong unit economics.”
Mathews also said that he looks forward to helping the company achieve its long-term goals.
“I believe the company’s product offerings are at the early stages of their growth cycles and well-positioned to capitalize on a sizable market opportunity and evolving consumer behaviors. I look forward to helping Esports Entertainment Group in its efforts to further expand its market share in the coming year,” he said.
